In a game that featured 15 lead changes and seven tie scores, the UTM men’s basketball team was outlasted by Belmont in an 85-78 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) setback. The Skyhawks (5-10, 1-3 OVC) trailed by one point at the halftime break but carried a 67-66 lead into the final media timeout of the game.… Continue reading UTM men’s hoops puts up a fight but falls 85-78 to Belmont
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Swarming defense lifts UTM men’s hoops to first OVC win of the season, 87-74 over Tennessee State
The UTM men’s basketball team forced 21 turnovers this evening, soaring to an 87-74 triumph over Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) rival Tennessee State at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The Skyhawks (5-9, 1-2 OVC) extended their home winning streak over the Tigers to five games thanks in large part to their defensive intensity. The… Continue reading Swarming defense lifts UTM men’s hoops to first OVC win of the season, 87-74 over Tennessee State
Shorthanded UTM men’s basketball squad goes cold in second half at Austin Peay
The UTM men’s basketball team played a solid first half this afternoon at Austin Peay (APSU) but the Skyhawks struggled offensively over the final 20 minutes of an 82-63 loss to the Governors. UTM (4-9, 0-2 Ohio Valley Conference) led by as many as six points in the first half behind a strong effort from… Continue reading Shorthanded UTM men’s basketball squad goes cold in second half at Austin Peay
Second half rally stalls as UTM’s men’s basketball falls 89-76 in battle at Murray State
Despite a career-high scoring effort from redshirt sophomore guard Parker Stewart, a UTM en’s basketball rally came up just short in an 89-76 setback at defending Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) champion Murray State. The Skyhawks (4-8, 0-1 OVC) trailed by as many as 18 points late in the first half but whittled their deficit to… Continue reading Second half rally stalls as UTM’s men’s basketball falls 89-76 in battle at Murray State
Offensive trio powers UTM to 92-72 rout over Mount St. Joseph
The Skyhawk basketball squad utilized the offensive output of three key players to power past NCAA Division-III opponent Mount St. Joseph University (MSJ) 92-72. UTM rolled with sophomore guard Parker Stewart, senior guard Derek Hawthorne, Jr., senior forward Quinton Dove, junior forward Miles Thomas and junior center Jordan Pierce on the starting lineup. Three players… Continue reading Offensive trio powers UTM to 92-72 rout over Mount St. Joseph
Skyhawks fall to Baylor in Battleground 2k19
The Skyhawks matched up against nationally ranked opponent Baylor in the Battleground 2k19 event in Houston, Texas, which is a three-game contest between UTM and Baylor, Utah State Aggies and South Florida Bulls, and the Oregon State Beavers and University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners. The Skyhawks and Bears headlined the event on… Continue reading Skyhawks fall to Baylor in Battleground 2k19
Career afternoon by Chelsey Perry lifts Skyhawks to 83-67 win over Lipscomb
After being named Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks, UTM women’s basketball junior forward Chelsey Perry posted another dazzling performance with 42 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Skyhawks to an 83-67 victory over Lipscomb. With the win, UTM head coach Kevin McMillan notched his 200th career milestone victory.… Continue reading Career afternoon by Chelsey Perry lifts Skyhawks to 83-67 win over Lipscomb
Last-minute UTM offensive drought prevents victory over Central Michigan
Though the Skyhawks took Central Michigan to task during their early-December matchup, UTM’s offense went cold in the waning minutes of action, preventing a UTM victory. UTM rolled with a couple of new faces on the starting lineup to go along with some familiar players. Sophomore guard and three-time OVC Newcomer of the Week Parker… Continue reading Last-minute UTM offensive drought prevents victory over Central Michigan
Men’s basketball inks Jaron Williams to kick off signing class of 2019-20
Jaron Williams, a 6-foot-6-inch, 200-pound swingman from the College of Central Florida, has signed a National Letter of Intent to join UTM’s men’s basketball program next season. Williams is currently playing his sophomore season at the College of Central Florida, which is located in Ocala, Florida. The Patriots are off to a 9-2 start under… Continue reading Men’s basketball inks Jaron Williams to kick off signing class of 2019-20
Weekly OVC honors feature both UTM basketball teams
Both of UTM’s basketball teams were represented well in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) this week, as men’s player Parker Stewart and women’s player Chelsey Perry were both given OVC weekly honors. Redshirt sophomore guard Parker Stewart, son of men’s basketball head coach Anthony Stewart, is no stranger to OVC recognition. This week marks the… Continue reading Weekly OVC honors feature both UTM basketball teams